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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 340

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.01 less (88%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Espresso 380
    Shade match 89
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$46.01 less (79%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Espresso
    Shade match 88
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$49 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Niger - Deep Dark 2
    Shade match 90
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (66%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Chestnut
    Shade match 87
    $9.49CVSCVS$48.51 less (84%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    140D
    Shade match 86
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29 less (50%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Very Deep with Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    61 Rich Cool
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$50 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    350
    Shade match 88
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$51.01 less (88%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    360
    Shade match 87
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$51.01 less (88%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 37
    Shade match 82
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11.10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    61N Espresso Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 126 Espresso
    Shade match 85
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (33%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    9N
    Shade match 84
    $49SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    63 Rich Warm
    Shade match 77
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$50 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ANGUILLA
    Shade match 76
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D7 - Very deep with neutral undertones and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 84
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$43.50 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    60N Mahogany Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    60H mahogany honey
    Shade match 74
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (31%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #20 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Truffle Cake 580N
    Shade match 82
    $37SephoraSephora$21 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Ultra Rich skin with neutral-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112) (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Sable

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Essence Foundation Stick in 340, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)Closest match340Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#58382d#5c3b30Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 94/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

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To Essence Foundation Stick in 340.

Same or better

  • $51.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy 340

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.01 less (88%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

32 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.